Creedy Park, Crediton, Devon, EX17

An impressive Grade II listed family home of generous proportions, combining period character with thoughtfully updated accommodation. Set within the prestigious Creedy Park Estate, The Bell Tower enjoys a private south-facing garden, far-reaching rural views and access to approximately 12 acres of beautifully maintained communal grounds.

DISTANCES
Crediton – 0.5 miles
Exeter – 9 miles
Tiverton – 12.2 miles

GROUND FLOOR
- Entrance hall
- Kitchen
- Sitting room
- Snug
- Dining room
- Utility
- Cloakroom

FIRST FLOOR
- Study area
- Principal bedroom with en suite
- Three further bedrooms
- Family bathroom

SECOND FLOOR
- Three loft rooms

OUTSIDE
- Double and secondary glazing throughout
- Garage with EV charger and solar panels
- Workshop
- South facing gardens and terrace
- Communal grounds of about 12 acres

LOCATION
Occupying a tranquil position amid the rolling Devon countryside, The Bell Tower is a distinctive part of the prestigious Creedy Park Estate, conveniently placed between the desirable village of Sandford and the historic market town of Crediton.

Sandford has a thriving village community and a good selection of local amenities, among them a parish church, well regarded primary school and pre-school, community-run post office and shop, two inns and a garage. Creedy Park is also
home to the established Sandford Cricket Club.

Just half a mile to the south, Crediton combines a broad range of everyday facilities with a strong sense of heritage. The town offers independent shops, supermarkets, leisure amenities, a golf club and library, as well as excellent schooling, including Queen Elizabeth’s School, and an impressive parish church.

Approximately nine miles away, Exeter provides the wider cultural, educational and commercial amenities expected of a cathedral city, with theatres, museums, an extensive choice of shops and restaurants, and the highly regarded University of Exeter. The area is well connected by road via the A30 and M5, while Exeter St David’s offers mainline rail services and Crediton is served by the scenic Tarka Line.

The surrounding area is particularly well served for education, with Exeter School and The Maynard in the city, together with Blundell’s School at Tiverton. From Exeter St David’s, direct mainline services provide convenient connections to London and destinations further afield.

THE PROPERTY
Forming part of the distinguished Grade II listed Creedy House, The Bell Tower is an impressive family home of approximately 4,412 sq ft. Once the country seat of the Ferguson Davie family, the principal house was carefully divided during the 1970s to create an exclusive collection of individual residences.

Rich in period detail, the property has been sympathetically adapted and extensively improved by the present owners, resulting in a home that balances historic character with modern day comfort. Works undertaken include the installation of a new en suite bathroom, full redecoration, new floor coverings, enhanced insulation within the loft and beneath the first floor, together with replacement of the central heating system. Solar panels have also been fitted to the garage and support electric vehicle charging.

An impressive original front door opens into a bright and inviting entrance hall, where the quality and character of the building are immediately apparent. Notable features include the solid chestnut staircase and original internal timber doors, which provide a strong sense of the house’s heritage.

The kitchen is arranged just off the hall and offers generous storage together with a breakfast bar. Alongside, the dining room overlooks the front lawns and beyond, this provides an attractive setting for everyday meals and more formal entertaining.

The large sitting room is a particularly appealing space, with a feature Blue Skeil wood-burning stove and rear-facing windows on two aspects. It connects naturally with the adjoining snug, where wide French doors open to the front of the house and draw in plentiful daylight and again access the front garden and terrace. A practical cloakroom and well-proportioned utility room complete the ground-floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom looks out across the beautiful neighbouring countryside and benefits from a recently refurbished en suite shower room. Three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom are also found on this level, with listed building consent in place. Above, a substantial loft area is reached by a loft ladder. Offering considerable flexibility, it could be suited to a home gym, hobby space or additional storage, depending on the purchaser’s needs.

OUTSIDE
A particular highlight is the sheltered, south-facing private garden to the front of the property. Accessed from the snug through French doors, it provides an attractive outdoor space with far-reaching rural views.

The Bell Tower also benefits from a double garage, spacious workshop and an undercroft opposite for storing logs and outdoor equipment. A sheltered, south-facing allotment behind the garages includes a greenhouse and shed, making it ideal for keen gardeners. To the north, residents enjoy approximately 12 acres of beautifully maintained communal grounds and woodland known as The Rookery. These encompass a small orchard, open glade and winding paths amid spring bulbs, rhododendrons and a mature variety of native and exotic trees and shrubs, providing an appealing setting for residents and wildlife throughout the year.

DIRECTIONS (POSTCODE EX5 5JA)
From Crediton proceed north towards Sandford and after half a mile turn right into the driveway for Creedy Park. Pass the cricket pitch on the right and follow the road round to the right. On approaching the main house, turn left through the archway and turn to the right. Bell Tower is halfway down on the right with parking outside.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage. Solar panels and car charging point.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council

Council Tax: F

EPC rating: C

Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: 01392 214222